Neurology

At Burlington Emergency and Veterinary Specialists, our specialized care encompasses pet neurology to address neurological issues with ongoing treatment and surgery when necessary.

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Pet Neurology

Burlington Emergency and Veterinary Specialists is proud to offer a dedicated neurology department to diagnose and treat animals with neurological conditions.

Led by our board-certified veterinary neurologist, Allison Cowan, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), we provide advanced diagnostic testing and cutting-edge treatments for disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. You can trust that your pet will receive compassionate, comprehensive care tailored to their needs, including neurosurgical procedures to address brain and spinal cord conditions.

Common conditions neurologists treat:

Brain and spinal tumors
Congenital brain disease
Degenerative myelopathy
Encephalitis/meningitis
Head trauma
Intervertebral disc disease
Lumbosacral disease
Neuromuscular diseases
Seizure disorders
Spinal cord injury
Vestibular disease

Diagnostics

A timely, accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment of neurological disorders. That’s why Burlington Emergency and Veterinary Specialists has invested in leading-edge diagnostic equipment and offers a full range of testing capabilities onsite, including:

Computed Tomography (CT/Cat Scan)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Myelograms
Spinal fluid analysis (Spinal tap)

Neurosurgery

Some neurological conditions require surgery. Our neurologist can perform these surgeries should your pet need them.

We work closely with your family veterinarian

Throughout your pet’s diagnosis and treatment at Burlington Emergency and Veterinary Specialists, we keep your family veterinarian fully informed. This is important because we want to ensure a smooth transition when your pet returns to their primary care veterinarian for ongoing medical care.